2003 Chrysler 300M Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 9%of 33 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 75,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2003 Chrysler 300M, 9% of the 33 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 75,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Had just gotten car back from dealers garage for air conditioning repair. Had driven less than about 10 miles slow city driving 35mph max. When suddenly without warning of any kind the transmission went to full throttle instantaneously. Hit brakes, tried to change gears, steer out of traffic, almost impossible to control. Finally turned off the key to the engine. Turned on twice to see if any improvement. None. When mechanic arrived within about an half hour and turned on engine no problem except the car would not go in reverse. …”
NHTSA complaint #10269784, filed 2009-05, 91,000 miles“The contact owns a 2003 Chrysler 300M. While driving various speeds, the vehicle would jerk, surge forward, and then suddenly shut off. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who was unable to diagnose the cause of the failure. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 75,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10629395, filed 2014-08, 75,000 miles“The contact owns a 2003 Chrysler 300M. While driving approximately 50 MPH, the contact noticed that the transmission would not shift into third gear. The contact restarted the vehicle and it functioned properly; however it would violently jerk when slowing down. The dealer was aware of the issue and made two attempts to remedy the failure by replacing the transmission valve. The contact informed the manufacturer who took a complaint. The vehicle was at the local dealership awaiting repairs. The current mileage was 89,549 and the failure mileage was 62,036. Updated 03/22/11 updated 1/4/11”
NHTSA complaint #10381017, filed 2011-02, 62,036 milesRelated service bulletins
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- 10021684Apr 26, 2007Generic powertrain control module (pcm) procedure.
- 10021239Aug 25, 2006Powertrain control module initialization.
- 10013731Mar 2, 2005Powertrain control module initialization.
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
Other parts of the 2003 Chrysler 300M
9 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsEngine
2 complaintsEquipment
2 complaintsSeats
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsWheels
2 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2003 Chrysler 300M
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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